Sealcoating to begin on area roads

HILLSDALE  The Hillsdale County Road Commissions annual sealcoating of selected county roads began on Wednesday.

This year there will be some 48 miles of roadway treated over the next four to five weeks.

This pavement maintenance program consists of spraying a layer of hot liquid asphalt emulsion on the surface of the pavement immediately followed with a layer of crushed stone on the driving surface. The stones are rolled into the tar to complete the process.

The purpose of the sealcoating is to waterproof the pavements and improve skid resistance, said Stanley Clingerman, engineer-manager, Hillsdale County Road Commission.

He said this process is the most cost efficient method to preserve the pavement and extend its useful life.

Crews began work in Cambria Township.

Clingerman said he wanted to make drivers aware that on the schedule this year is West Bacon, North Hillsdale and State Roads all busy roads leading into Hillsdale.

Announcements will be put on the Hillsdale Daily News Facebook page throughout the process to keep drivers apprised of where crews are.

Road Commission crews are also currently working on replacing two culverts on Montgomery Road in Woodbridge Township. The culverts are east of Cambria Road. Montgomery Road will be closed until Aug. 1. A signed detour is set up on Camden Road.

Roads to be sealcoated include:

 Kim, Penny and Gay Roads in Adams Township

 State Road between Dewey and Mauck in Adams Township

 State and Knowles Road from Bridge Road to the village of North Adams

 Airport Road from State Road

 West Bacon from M-49 to Spring Street

 Bear Lake Road from Lake Wilson to Cambria

 Card Road from Cambria to South Hillsdale

 Cole Road from Sand Lake to Bunn Road

 Dimmers Road from M-49 to Gilmore Road

 North Hillsdale, Ball and Homer Roads from the city of Hillsdale to village of Jonesville